What is
Baked Grilled Oyster & Maître d' Butter?

Baked Grilled Oyster & Maître d' Butter is a seafood delicacy featuring oysters that are grilled and baked to perfection, topped with a rich and flavorful compound butter known as Maître d' Butter, which typically includes herbs and lemon juice to enhance the taste.

Origins & History

This dish combines classic French culinary techniques with fresh seafood. The use of Maître d' Butter is inspired by French fine dining, where compound butters are commonly used to enhance the flavor of grilled meats and seafood. Oysters have been enjoyed as a delicacy for centuries, particularly in coastal regions.

Taste & Texture

Rich and savory with a buttery, herbaceous flavor complemented by the briny taste of the oysters.

Ingredients

Oysters

Fresh oysters, often sourced from the sea, known for their briny and slightly sweet flavor.

Maître d' Butter

A compound butter made with butter, herbs, lemon juice, and sometimes shallots, used to add rich flavor.

Herbs

Typically parsley or other fresh herbs used in the butter to add a fresh, aromatic taste.

Lemon Juice

Fresh lemon juice, adding a citrusy brightness to the butter.

This item may contain the following allergens:

Shellfish

Lactose